Creating Creates Creativity

Coming from a lineage containing what I consider “real” artists, I could not, for years, give myself any mercy or permission to create anything. None of my creations would have any value, so why bother? Then, I reconsidered the word “value.” And I started creating...

How to Show Gratitude to…your Brain!

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a go-to methodology for licensed therapists to treat people with anxiety and depression. CBT has proven its effectiveness in research and practice settings. I am not a therapist, so I learned about CBT from people smarter than me....

The Curse of the HIPO

There are people in this world whose abilities, both innate and grown, are beautiful and desirable to employers. Like the sparkles from the Fairy Godmother’s wand, their talents, engagement, and aspirations wind together across time and space to turn pumpkins into...